Eleven youths accepted by Navy in new entry program
Eleven youths from various localities were enlisted in the Navy under a new program aimed at expanding recruits. Names include Eefan Gere Shepard, Harford Joe Eugene Crockett, James Arthur Knowles, and others from Bradland, Clayton, and Dothan. The group is led by Petty Officer RE Havasivid in charge of recruitment for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havasvid
Navy
Eefan Gere Shepard
Harford
Joe Eugene Crockett
Ashtod
Wiliam Carl Rudd
Esterprice
James Arthur Knowles
Taomer
Hine Jobs Open In County Schools
County schools plan to open September 1 with nine teaching vacancies. Solomon Baxter, county superintendent, announced openings in Cotteswood Ashford Columbia Rejobeth Harmon and other sites for social science vocational agriculture home economics physical education science typing and junior senior classes.
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Houston County
Solomon Baxter
Cotteswood
Ashford
Columbia
Re- Jobeih
Harmon
Negro in Bainbridge linked to car claim case
The report states a Bainbridge Negro and several others were in a vehicle claimed by another Negro as his own car. The driver identified is John Henry Davis of Panama City, who remains in custody in Florida. Davis is serving a three year sentence and faces a National Motor Vehicle Theft Act charge, per the FBI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
John Henry Davis
Panama City
Florida State
Retford
FRY
Davis
FBI
Florida
Allied plans to rebuild Chinese forces and supply routes
Continued discussion outlines two tasks for China’s defense effort. First, maximize air supply into China while establishing a land route through Burma to support operations until Pacific naval advances open a seaport on the Asian mainland. Second, train and reorganize Chinese forces into a capable combat unit with help from Allied leaders to exploit China’s manpower in defeating Japan.
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China
Burma
Pacific
Guam
Bombardment raids mark 97th anniversary of U S air force
British heavy bombers attack northern France targets including depots and launching sites while Royal Air Force strikes hit Le Havre and La Roche as Allied forces press the campaign against German flying bombs. Reports mention Rommel’s status and other war actions across Europe and distant colonies.
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Paris
France
United States Army Air Force
le Beny Bocages
Aunay
Erwin Rommel
London
Reims
Pas de Calaisar
England
RAF
Leir Havre
la Roche
le Havre
Ark
Normandy
Britain
Allied landings secure New Guinea coast at Sansapor
American Seventh Fleet units watched as thousands of green clad troops landed near Sansapor on the Vogelkop Peninsula, seizing beachheads at Amsterdam and Middelburg amid minimal resistance. Air and naval bombardment were deemed unnecessary as trucks, jeeps, and bulldozers moved inland to establish dispersal areas. Sansapor lies about 60 miles southeast of Mindanao and 80 miles east of Sorong, with the operation expanding control over the northern coast.
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Neemfoor
Vogelkop PeninnWa
Amsterdam
Middelburg
Sansapor
Mindanao
Main
Philippines
Halmahere
Sorong
New Guinea
Manokwari
Noemfoor Island
Tts
Associated Press
Fred Hampson
Spencer Davis
Sanvapor
Priority Invitations For Overseas Gift Box Shipping
Merchants in Dothan and Alabama are urged by the War Production Board to apply now for priority ratings to buy standardized overseas gift boxes. The overseas Christmas mailing period runs September 15 to October 15 with boxes in stores by September 1. JH Barnett, WPB regional manager, notes many Alabama merchants have not requested their share.
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Dothan
War Production Board
JH. Barnett
WPH
Office of Civilian Requirements
Alabama
WPE
Paperboard Division
Army
Navy
OCR
Post Office
Washington
WPB
Remember the Philippines slogan and Philippine leader's fate
Fragmented obituary note references a slogan Remember the Philippines and mentions a Filipino Spanish mixed heritage leader born August 16 1278 with a career from law student to resident commissioner and senate president, credit for the 1926 Jones Act and a turbulent path through rebellion and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington
Quezon
United States
Emilio Aguinaldo
Qhezot
Quezin
Ainsular Senate
Philippine Commission
July curb market sales peak at Hyuptar Coats Curb
July curb market sales were the largest of the year at Hyuptar Coats curb market with total sales around 1 100 dollars, compared to June's 1 009. The sale featured 36 farm families offering carrots, onions, chinas, wheat, potatoes, butter, beans, corn, okra, lobsters, eggplant, fruits and vegetables, preserves, relishes, hens, fryers, eggs, peaches, cantaloupe, and watermelons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Bhatlettie
Cowry
Pune Dermunsiveuan
Gett. An. Pbunerd
Tudiy Laat Xuteth
Germans Say Allies Seek October Victory
Berlin radio asserted that Churchill and U S War Secretary Stimson agreed Europe must be forced to end by October at the latest before Nazi forces can deploy new weapons. Diplomats and generals waited for a progress report expected tomorrow from the prime minister for clues on timing and cost to bring Germany to its knees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
U. S
Stimson
Europe
Germany
Nazis Jam Trains Leaving Ankara
Overnight express from Istanbul arrives packed with Germans and families. A special plane carried another group to Ankara ahead of a national assembly meeting likely to trigger a break with Germany. Turks may intern scattered Germans as Istanbul becomes a potential war zone. blackouts planned on Black Sea and Mediterranean coasts.
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Ankara
Istanbul
National Assembly
Germany
Marmora Sea
Bulgaria
Balkans
Ankaia
Turkey
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Housing and Recreation Pose USO Problems in Dothan
Miss Patry Ree Buchanan USO Traveler's Aid director reports July totaled 3308 services with 1427 housing accommodations. Housing scarcity forces families to travel long distances. Lions Club builds four tennis courts on Edgewood Drive for public use to aid servicemen on leave. 294 referrals were made to community resources, including 152 servicemen.
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Dothan
Patty Ree Buchanan
USO Traveler's Aid
Miss Buchanan
Snoft
Dothan Lions Club
Edgewood Drive
Demobilization Debate Grows Over Federal Standards
Senate leaders push urgent demobilization and reconversion bills after five week recess. Barkley warns against guessing end to war while Reynolds and Vandenberg press for speed. Conflict centers on Kilgore versus George and Murray over agency powers and a nationwide unemployment compensation standard.
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Congress
Reynolds
D.-N.c
Washington
Senate
Barkley
Germany
George
D.-Ga
Murray
D.-Mont
Kilgore
D.-W.va
Vandenberg
Michigan
City Police Hire Motorcycle Officer
The Dothan police department fills its ranks amid a manpower shortage by appointing John Gillmore as motorcycle officer to replace Frank Dunham who resigned. Chief J E Craughon announced the force now totals 26 officers including himself. Carl Armstrong remains the only other motorcycle duty officer.
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Dothan
J. E. Craughon
Frank Dunham
Draughon
John Gilgmore
Carl Armstrong
Missouri and national primaries shift as campaigns heat up
In Missouri Senator Clark faces Roy Mc Kittrick for the Democratic nomination while Forrest C. Donnell leads a Republican field including seven contenders. New York, Kansas, and Virginia primaries also occur with Fish Bennet drawing attention in New York. Clare Boothe Luce vows reelection amid Hillman PAC scrutiny and the Senate Campaign Expenditures Investigating Committee plans actions in New Jersey and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Roy McKittrick
Missouri
Senate
Harry S. Trumen
Forrest C. Donnell
Kansas
Virginia
Clyde M. Reed
Carl E. Friend
Viginia
Patrick H. Drewry
Petersburg
L. L. Bean
South Hil
Clare Boothe Luce
R.conn
Sidney Hillman
New Jersey
Arkansas
Roebling and Granite City Strike Actions Reported
In New Jersey about 4000 workers at Roebling's Sons&Co held a strike over the dismissal of nine tempering shop workers. They voted to continue the walkout unless reinstatement or government mediation occurs. Separately 4000 at General Steel Casting in Granite City, Illinois faced a stoppage after 300 chippers walked out alleging abuse by a foreman.
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N. J
John A. Roebling
Postwar Economic Planning Panels Set for Joint Meeting
Chairman Colmer of a special committee on postwar economic planning said his group and the expenditures committee, both active on reconversion matters, will hold a joint meeting likely on Thursday to discuss standards and rates.
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House
Colmer
D.-Miss
Tenancy Burden Highlighted by Governor in South
The governor argues tenancy hinders the South and calls for eradicating tenant farming to lift agriculture into the modern economy. He urges integrating farming with industry and seeks legal or practical methods to eliminate tenancy to secure farmers a rightful share of national income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syureau Training School
Bere
Alabama
Alabama Bloodhounds Capture Two Georgia Escapees
Bloodhounds tracking an escaped Speigner prison prisoner helped seize two Georgia fugitives from Bainbridge prison camp. Lewis Alday and Dale Pippines were spotted by hounds and fled until guards intervened. authorities said they would be returned to Georgia.
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Montgomery
Speigner
Georgia
Lewis Alday
Dale Pippines
City May Purchase Garbage Bulldozer
City Commission discussed plans to buy a tractor and bulldozer to level the dump pile and extend the site’s life. A demonstration was set for this afternoon with Cal Johnson of the equipment firm claiming long term rubber savings. Cost was quoted at about 9500 dollars. Miles A. Miller urged the Commission to take the matter under advisement due to tire damage and truck delays caused by broken bottles at the dump.
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City Commission
Cal Johnson
Dothan
Miles A. Miller
Streets and Public Utilities
Underground insists Rommel dead in France report
The French underground and the Committee of National Liberation claimed Rommel and Stuelpnagel died in France. Rommel was said fatally wounded in Normandy by an air attack. Stuelpnagel allegedly killed himself after a plot against Hitler. German radio denied both deaths or wounds.
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Algiers
Erwin Rommel
Otto von Stuelpregel
France
Committee of National Liberation
Rommel
Normandy
Stuelpnagel
Fressure
Hitler
Postwar Planning Talks Open Aug. 14
Washington will open postwar peace planning talks on August 14 with Britain and the Soviet Union. After these discussions, Britain and the United States will hold similar talks with China. The venue is the Dumbarton Oaks estate in Georgetown. Stettinius noted potential Soviet delegate Maxim Litvinov, though China and Russia have not disclosed delegations.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
China
Stetipics
Dumbarton Oaks
Georgetown
Stettinius
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Fragmentary War Combat Notes From Fringes Of Forests
Fragments describe advancing troops, forested terrain and halted operations. References point to German and Allied actions near Orbois and Caumoct with incursions toward deities and Seules, highlighting a swift drive threat through the Eveque forest.
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Orbois
S. Seules
Caumoct
Eveque Forest
Warsaw Front Battles Intensify As Red Army Presses
Dispatches describe three Red Army prongs driving toward East Prussia and Warsaw from the Vistula region. German forces fall back across bridges and rail lines as Cherniakhovsky’s army extends toward Lyck and Suwalki triangle. Communication from Berlin notes German withdrawals to Riga and along the Baltic approaches amid heavy fighting near Jelgava.
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Warsaw
East Prussia
Iy Cherniakhbovsky
Esd Presched
Prussia
Beya Warsaw
Reichaem
Cherniakhovsky
East Prosa
Novia
Kopiec
Grodno
Lyck
Suwalki
Hitler
Pilinskiai
Inigsberg
Germany
Riga
Ivan Glyamian
Latvia
Fes
Jelgava
Liempe
Baltic
Stalin
Estonia
Vistula
U Mans
Pell Mall
St. John
Andrei I
Ava
Ivan Ma
Raakva
London
Vistule
Beskiden Pass
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India
British East India Company
Yulia
Stone National Park
Tibat
New York
New Orleans
American Red Cross
Normandy Field
Leghorn
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Seventh Fleet
White House
Chins
Mae
Parr
Hook of Holland
Midlands
Saintensy
Tance
Sparks
Tenancy
South
Alabama Bloodhounds
Underground
Marshal Rommel
Red Army
Hiller
Rokossovsky
Come
Amvonsaee
Tee
Dothan Savings & Loan
Mamter Ameriese Indweiriel Be
W. Tro
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